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Mystery Volcano Photo #12
Posted by Erik Klemetti on November 9, 2009 Alright, there has been some complaints that the last few MVPs have been too easy, so I tried to reach back and find one that might be more of a challenge for you all. Maybe this photo will do the trick … Current standings: Don Crain – 2 volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph…
Mystery Volcano Photo #11
Posted by Erik Klemetti on November 4, 2009 You know, we haven’t had an MVP in a couple weeks. Let’s remedy that! Current standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 gijs – 1 Anne – 1 Cam – 1 gg – 1 The Bobs – 1 Boris Behncke – 1 Don Crain – 1 Here’s MVP #11 … good luck!
Mystery Volcano Photo #10
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 21, 2009 Just got back from GSA 2009 and Portland … so, to tide everyone over until I get my act back together, enjoy Mystery Volcano #10. Coming soon: the answers to the questions posed to Dr. Jon Castro. The current standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 gijs – 1 Anne – 1…
Mystery Volcano Photo #9: San Miguel, El Salvador
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 13, 2009 It took a few more guesses than some, but Boris Behncke correctly identified MVP#9 as San Miguel in El Salvador. The current MVP standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 gijs – 1 Anne – 1 Cam – 1 gg – 1 The Bobs – 1 Boris Behncke – 1 Still no…
Mystery Volcano Photo #9
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 12, 2009 Busy Monday with Dr. Steven Squyres, the Principle Investigator of the Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER; otherwise known as the plucky Spirit and Opportunity) is at Denison to give a talk and meet with students. On that note, here is Mystery Volcano Photo #9. And if you have any more questions for me to consider…
Mystery Volcano Photos #7-8: Arenal and Eyjafjoll
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 6, 2009 So, the field still stands unblemished, having identified all 8 MVPs, usually within less than 7 tries. Nice job! Current MVP Standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 gijs – 1 Anne – 1 Cam – 1 gg – 1 The Bobs – 1 MVP #7 was Arenal in Costa Rica. It…
Mystery Volcano Photo #8
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 5, 2009 The last MVP was decidely (and unintentionally) way too easy … but congratulations to gg for getting it on the first guess. To make up for that “gimme”, here is a bit more of a puzzler. MVP Standings volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 gijs – 1 Anne – 1 Cam –…
Mystery Volcano Photo #7
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 5, 2009 Today’s a busy Monday with not much volcano news, so here’s a new Mystery Volcano Photo. MVP Standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 Cam – 1 Gijs – 1 Anne – 1 Good luck!
Mystery Volcano Photo #6
Posted by Erik Klemetti on October 1, 2009 The current Mystery Volcano Photo standings: volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph – 1 Cam – 1 Anne – 1 It is a tight race! Here’s MVP #6 … give it your best shot.
MVP #5: Ardoukôba, Djibouti
Posted by Erik Klemetti on September 25, 2009 OK, I admit it, this was a tough one. The MVP photo wasn’t entirely distinctive, but the basaltic rift volcano of Ardoukôba in this small African nation was the answer. Nice job, Anne, for narrowing down the possible locations and nailing it. MVP Standings (as of 9/25/2009) volcanista – 1 Elizabeth – 1 Ralph –…